Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $45,400 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $56,970
Employed locally 60
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $45,400
    75th
    $56,250
    90th
    $56,970

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Equipment Preparers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $82,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,540
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,820
    Napa, CA $78,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Preparers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,820
    Kansas City, MO-KS $45,920
    Jacksonville, FL $44,070
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $37,600
    Jackson, TN $37,590
    Joplin, MO-KS $37,160

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,530
    Nursing Assistants $37,020
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Psychiatric Aides $38,390
    Dental Assistants $46,230
    Phlebotomists $45,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Topeka, KS is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Topeka, KS is 2.3% below the national median of $46,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Equipment Preparers in Topeka?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.